match
noun
a slender piece of wood, cardboard, or other flammable material tipped with a chemical substance that produces fire when rubbed on a rough or chemically prepared surface.
matches
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present tense formof match (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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Fox saw 11 matches top 15 million viewers.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 6, 2026
Not so long ago, Alcaraz and Sinner had the sport in their grip, unleashing epic matches, trading major titles and elevating over the rest of the field.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 2026
Yet for the players, these matches represent something far more significant than two defeats.
From BBC ● Aug. 5, 2026
The event will take place Aug. 8-23, with matches kicking off on Aug. 11.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 5, 2026
Once we were in the yard, Jeff dug his hand into his front pocket and pulled out a book of matches.
From "Firegirl" by Tony Abbott
